The first bento boxes were made from bamboo, then later lacquered boxes and wood, such as cedar. Beginning in the 20th ...

Japanese companies have joined forces to bring Japan’s ekiben – bento box meals sold at railway stations – to the world, with Switzerland their first stop. A consortium formed by bento box ...

This travel tip uses a bento box or classic tackle box (just make sure it’s made with food-grade plastic) to pre-pack ...